Position at University of Kentucky Libraries

Conservation Librarian
University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY  40506-0039
August 8, 1997

Available: Review of applications to begin September 8, 1997 until
position is filled.

The Conservation Librarian will supervise the conservation services
at the University of Kentucky Libraries. The position will be based
in the Conservation Lab in the new W. T. Young Library and will
report to the Preservation Librarian. The Preservation Program at
the University of Kentucky comprises three areas: conservation
services, binding services and reprographics. Primary
responsibilities:

    *   Direct the conservation services program for the UK Library
        system. This includes conservation and restoration services
        for special collections and archives materials as well as
        the book repair, in-house binding, box making, and
        restoration for circulating collections.

    *   Hire, train, supervise and evaluate 3-4 students and 1
        Graduate Assistant in Library Science.

    *   Work with Service Centers to set up preservation facilities
        and services that work cooperatively with the Young
        Conservation Lab.

    *   Monitor supplies budget, order supplies, maintain equipment,
        oversee the management of the Conservation Lab.

    *   Supervise the use of the freeze-dryer by Gifts and Exchange,
        Special Collections and Archives and other customers.

    *   Train staff and students in Young Library and at other
        service centers on conservation techniques.

    *   Perform high-level conservation and restoration= services.
        This would constitute 40% of the Conservation Librarian;s
        time. Assist the Preservation Librarian with these
        additional responsibilities:

    *   Disaster Planning (writing and updating a plan; training)
        and disaster recovery.

    *   Work with Subject Teams and Collection Development Librarian
        to further develop existing procedures for selection for
        conservation treatment: restoration, repair, binding,
        replacement, reformatting.

    *   Grant writing/fund raising.

    *   Sit on library teams and task forces.

    *   ARL Preservation Statistics.

    *   Provide reference service/document delivery on preservation
        related topics to UK and non-UK customers.

    *   Perform collection surveys of book and non-book collections.

    *   Environmental monitoring of Young Library and other service
        centers. Follow-up to improve conditions when necessary.

    *   Preservation awareness education and orientation for= staff
        and library users. Hold workshops and seminars for= staff.

    *   Actively represent UK in local and national= preservation
        efforts through participation in conferences and
        professional forums. Participate in cooperative preservation
        programming particularly at the regional and state level.

Salary: $27,500 - $30,000
Benefits: Faculty rank, 12 month appointment, 22 days annual
vacation. TIAA/CREF, Fidelity, and Twentieth Century Annuity plans.

Library: The University of Kentucky Libraries consists of a main
library and 12 branches. Combined holdings total more than 2.6
million volumes. The System has a staff of 65 librarians and 121
support staff and serves a student body of 24,000. The Library is a
member of ARL, SOLINET and the Center for Research Libraries. A new
350,000 sf building will open in January, 1998.

To Apply: Send letter of application, resume and names of three
references to:

    Ann S. Howell
    Administrative Assistant for Personnel
    University of Kentucky Libraries
    Lexington, KY 40506-0039
    Fax: 606-257-8379

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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